Monthly archive · 2020-08

Visa Bulletin August 2020: cutoff dates

What moved, and what it means for your date.

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July 2020 → August 2020

What changed in August 2020

33 Final Action dates moved forward. Everything else held still.

EB-1 India+9 months

Final Action cutoffFeb 8, 2018

Dates before Feb 8, 2018 are current. Was May 8, 2017.

Dates for Filing: Jul 1, 2018 · +11 months

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EB-3 India+4 months

Final Action cutoffOct 1, 2009

Dates before Oct 1, 2009 are current. Was Jun 1, 2009.

Dates for Filing: Feb 1, 2010 · no change

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Other Final Action moves

  • EB-3Rest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesApr 15, 2018 → Apr 1, 2019
  • EB-3 OWRest of world, Mexico, PhilippinesApr 15, 2018 → Apr 1, 2019
  • EB-3ChinaJun 22, 2016 → Feb 15, 2017
  • EB-1ChinaAug 22, 2017 → Feb 8, 2018
  • EB-3 OWIndiaJun 1, 2009 → Oct 1, 2009
  • F1PhilippinesJun 1, 2011 → Sep 1, 2011
  • F3PhilippinesAug 15, 2001 → Nov 15, 2001
  • F4PhilippinesJun 1, 2001 → Sep 1, 2001
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  • F2BPhilippinesJan 1, 2011 → Apr 1, 2011
  • EB-2ChinaNov 8, 2015 → Jan 15, 2016
  • F1Rest of world, China, IndiaJul 8, 2014 → Aug 15, 2014
  • F2BRest of world, China, IndiaMay 1, 2015 → Jun 8, 2015
  • F3Rest of world, China, IndiaMay 8, 2008 → Jun 1, 2008
  • F4Rest of world, ChinaAug 22, 2006 → Sep 8, 2006
  • F1MexicoDec 8, 1997 → Dec 22, 1997
  • F2BMexicoMar 8, 1999 → Mar 22, 1999
  • F4IndiaFeb 8, 2005 → Feb 22, 2005
  • F4MexicoJun 1, 1998 → Jun 15, 1998
  • EB-3 OWChinaJul 22, 2008 → Aug 1, 2008
  • F3MexicoJul 8, 1996 → Jul 15, 1996

Which chart? USCIS uses final action for employment and filing for family this month. Confirm at USCIS.

Final Action Dates

Final Action Dates

Employment · Final Action Dates

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2020-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentFeb 8, 2018Feb 8, 2018CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentJan 15, 2016Jul 8, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 Apr 1, 2019Feb 15, 2017Oct 1, 2009Apr 1, 2019Apr 1, 2019
EB3 Other Apr 1, 2019Aug 1, 2008Oct 1, 2009Apr 1, 2019Apr 1, 2019
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentJun 15, 2018Current
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentJun 15, 2018Current
EB5 Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
EB5 Rural Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
EB5 High U. Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
EB5 Infra. Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Final Action Dates

Family · Final Action Dates

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Final Action Dates. Latest month: 2020-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Aug 15, 2014Aug 15, 2014Aug 15, 2014Dec 22, 1997Sep 1, 2011
F2A CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
F2B Jun 8, 2015Jun 8, 2015Jun 8, 2015Mar 22, 1999Apr 1, 2011
F3 Jun 1, 2008Jun 1, 2008Jun 1, 2008Jul 15, 1996Nov 15, 2001
F4 Sep 8, 2006Sep 8, 2006Feb 22, 2005Jun 15, 1998Sep 1, 2001

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Dates for Filing

Dates for Filing

Employment · Dates for Filing

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Employment · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2020-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
EB1 CurrentJul 1, 2018Jul 1, 2018CurrentCurrent
EB2 CurrentAug 1, 2016Aug 15, 2009CurrentCurrent
EB3 Apr 1, 2020May 1, 2017Feb 1, 2010Apr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020
EB3 Other Apr 1, 2020Oct 1, 2008Feb 1, 2010Apr 1, 2020Apr 1, 2020
EB4 CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB4 Religious CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent
EB5 Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
EB5 Rural Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
EB5 High U. Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed
EB5 Infra. Not listedNot listedNot listedNot listedNot listed

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Dates for Filing

Family · Dates for Filing

All months →
Visa Bulletin cutoff dates for Family · Dates for Filing. Latest month: 2020-08.
CategoryROWChinaIndiaMexicoPhil.
F1 Jun 8, 2015Jun 8, 2015Jun 8, 2015Feb 1, 2000Jun 8, 2012
F2A Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020Jul 1, 2020
F2B Mar 15, 2016Mar 15, 2016Mar 15, 2016Nov 8, 1999Dec 1, 2011
F3 May 8, 2009May 8, 2009May 8, 2009Aug 1, 2000Aug 22, 2002
F4 Sep 1, 2007Sep 1, 2007Nov 8, 2005Apr 1, 1999May 8, 2002

Arrows compare with the previous month. Not a forecast.

Source record: U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin. This is not legal advice.